Monthly Archives: November 2020

Did you know that elective abdominal wall hernia surgery should be avoided on patients who actively smoke?

Scaring is affected by smoking. Scientific literature shows that smoking has been associated with increased risk of wound infection, major operative complications, readmission, and hernia recurrence. The American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons released 2020 guidelines and recommends avoiding elective surgery until a patient ceases smoking.